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Belfast Pitch Report, Weather Report For IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI, Afghanistan Tour Of Ireland 2026



Belfast Pitch Report, Weather Report For IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI (Source: X)Belfast Pitch Report, Weather Report For IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI (Source: X)

Ireland will take on Afghanistan in the third ODI of Afghanistan's tour of Ireland 2026 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Monday (August 10). 

Afghanistan is currently leading the series 1-0 after securing a comprehensive 92-run victory in the second ODI. The opening match of the series was abandoned due to rain. 

It is important to mention that the third ODI between Ireland and  Afghanistan is expected to carry significant importance for Afghanistan as the team has already secured qualification for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.

IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI As It Happened

Afghanistan produced an impressive all-round performance in the second ODI. Batting first, they made 299/8 in 47 overs. Opening batter Ibrahim Zadran made 84 off 97 balls. Sediqullah Atal also made a valuable contribution, scoring 45 runs from 50 balls.

While Afghanistan’s batting performance laid the foundation for victory, it was their bowling attack that ultimately sealed the result. Ireland struggled to build partnerships during their chase and were eventually bowled out for 207 runs.

The standout performer with the ball for Afghanistan was leg-spinner Rashid Khan.

Now, with the excitement at an all-time high for the upcoming game, in this article, let's take a look at the pitch and weather report for the Afghanistan vs Ireland 3rd ODI at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.

Also Read: Best Bowling Figures For Afghanistan In ODIs

Belfast Pitch Report For IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI

Criterion
Data
Matches34
Won batting 1st15
Won batting 2nd15
Tied/NR
0/4
Average score batting 1st181
Average score batting 2nd
186.23
Average run rate4.58
% of wickets by pacers69.52
% of wickets by spinners29.57

(Belfast Cricket Ground ODI Stats)

The Belfast pitch report for IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI will likely assist both batters and bowlers, but fast bowlers are likely to have the advantage during the early stages of the innings.

The venue traditionally provides some help to seam and swing bowlers, particularly when there is cloud cover. The new ball can move in the air and off the pitch, making the first few overs challenging for batters.

However, the pitch conditions for Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI can change as the match progresses. Once the ball becomes older, batting can become easier. 

It is vital to mention that if the weather remains overcast, seamers could get lateral movement both in the air and off the surface. The Belfast pitch report for IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI also suggest that spinners could have a role to play as the match progresses.

The pitch can also slow down slightly during the middle overs, giving spin bowlers some help.

In conclusion, it can be stated that the captain who wins the toss at Belfast for the Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI will likely opt to bowl first.

Belfast Weather Report For IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI

Criterion
Details
Temperature19°C
WindN 11 km/h - 26 km/h
Probability of Precipitation13%
Cloud Cover73%

(Belfast Cricket Ground Weather - AccWeather.com)

The weather forecast in Belfast for the IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 is expected to be cool and mostly cloudy. The chance of rain is relatively low at 17%, with no significant chance of thunderstorms as well.

The temperature at Belfast for the IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI  is expected to be around 19°C.

The Wind is expected to blow from the NNW at around 11 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 26 km/h. Cloud cover is expected to be around 77%, so conditions should generally be suitable for cricket.

Conclusion

With Afghanistan leading 1-0, Ireland now face a must-win encounter in Belfast. The hosts will need a much-improved batting performance if they are to challenge Afghanistan and force the series to a deciding result.

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